Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
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Western United States, California, Mexico
Types
African or American Marigolds, French Marigolds, Mule Marigolds
Calocedrus decurrens
Habitat
Roadsides, wastelands
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Orange, Yellow
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water when soil is dry
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial leaf spot, Damping-off, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching, Watery eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, constipation, Inflammation, Upset stomach, Wounds
Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Used As Food
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edging, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TAGETES 'Cottage Red'
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Common Name
Marigold
Incense Cedar
In Hindi
गेंदा
Incense Cedar
In German
Ringelblume
Zeder
In French
Souci
Encens Cedar
In Spanish
Caléndula
cedro de incienso
In Greek
κατιφές
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
In Portuguese
Malmequer
cedro de incenso
In Polish
Nogietek
kadzidło Cedar
In Latin
Caltha
incensum Cedar
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Properties of Marigold and Incense Cedar
Wondering what are the properties of Marigold and Incense Cedar? We provide you with everything About Marigold and Incense Cedar. Marigold doesn't have thorns and Incense Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Marigold does not have fragrant flowers. Marigold has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Incense Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma, Eye irritation, Red eyes, Runny nose, Throat itching and Watery eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Marigold and Incense Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Marigold and Incense Cedar
Season and care of Marigold and Incense Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Marigold and Incense Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marigold season is Fall, Spring and Summer and Incense Cedar season is Fall, Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Marigold is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained and for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marigold is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Marigold and Incense Cedar Physical Information
Marigold and Incense Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Marigold height is 40.00 cm and width 50.00 cm whereas Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Marigold and Incense Cedar are as follows:
Marigold flower color: Orange and Yellow
Marigold leaf color: Green
Incense Cedar flower color:
- Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Care of Marigold and Incense Cedar
Care of Marigold and Incense Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marigold pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires little pruning and Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.